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Mangaluru airport terminal building to be extended at Rs 132 crore cost

  •   Wed, Apr 04 2018 09:23:44 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Apr 4: The terminal building of the Mangaluru International Airport will be extended and will include a new arrival hall. The cost of the project is estimated at Rs 132 crore.

Tender is being called for the extension work and work will start soon. The project will get over in two years as per the information given by V V Rao, director of the airport at a press conference on Tuesday, April 3.

The first floor of the building extension will be reserved for departures and second floor for arrivals.
International passengers will benefit greatly from the construction of the new arrival hall. The present arrival hall has a capacity to hold 250 people, whereas the new one can accommodate 600 people. Action is taken to extend the arrival hall keeping in view of the crowd of passengers.


Rapidly developing airport

Mangaluru International Airport is considered as the airport that is getting developed at a rapid pace in the whole of south India. So far till April in the period of 2017-18, 23.5 lac passengers have travelled through this airport. This year the aim is to attract nearly 30 lac passengers. Every day 30 to 40 international, domestic and commercial flights land and take off from this airport. There is a 30% increase in the cargo handling at the airport.

To the query of journalists regarding the increase of the number of flights to Gulf region, V V Rao said, "Respective airline authorities have to decide on this matter taking into consideration the density of passengers."

Free Wi-Fi

Very soon the passengers will get a free Wi-Fi facility for 45 minutes at the airport.

Jasmine fragrance in the airport

The aroma of fresh Jasmine flowers welcomes the passengers as they enter the Mangaluru International Airport. Machines which automatically dispense the fragrance of Jasmine are placed in strategic points inside the airport. The aim of this facility is to spread the fame of 'Mangaluru Jasmine', which is world renowned, as per the information given by V V Rao.

Steps are taken to display portraits depicting the regionalism and culture of Mangaluru on the walls inside and outside the airport. The cost of this is estimated at Rs1 crore. Passengers can get a birds view of the beautiful culture of Mangaluru in the airport itself.

Proud receiver of 'Cleanest Airport Award'

"Mangaluru International Airport has received the unique distinction of cleanest airport in India in the small airport category. This award was given in the survey that was carried out in February by the central government authority for the airports which handle 15 to 50 lac passengers in a year. Thiruvananthapuram and Gauhati have bagged the second and third place respectively," disclosed V V Rao.
  

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    The neighbouring state of Kerala has four International standard airport comparing to Karnataka's only two.
    In Hyderabad Karnataka citizens have to go to Andhra Pradesh. In Belgaum though airport exist hardly serves the purpose. Uttar Kannada people have to travel all the way to Goa.

    Why Karnataka can't spend wisely Rs132 crores with some private partners like Kerala and connect the state?

    This airport can't even have full length of landing strip for new generation aircrafts. Why government is dumping the money in drains?
    Jai Hind

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  • A.B.M, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Built by public money.
    Operated by parking lot thieves.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Need of the hour is a public transport. A bus terminal at the current parking location. A 28 seater minibus 24X7, they can depart as soon as it is full. Pramod could bring few KSRTC buses to Udupi why not to Bajpe airport by MP for a change ?.
    Further departure road from Airport is pathetic. Entrance to the Airport down the hill deserve better landscaping and should look like an entrance to international airport from the main road. Now its a cluster of few goodangadies!!
    At the car park, lawn / greenery and plants are maintained in lethargic manner, wonder who is in charge of landscaping maintenance.
    Okay, our firebrand MP is not interested and in deep sleep....he is elected on religion line and Modi wave though lacks education and efficiency! Someone should put pressure on the central government!
    Airport Director at least should take a walk around car park, taxi mafia, while taking a drive to duty should look outside the window and observe how to improve the standard of departure/ drop off, arrival pick up.....how the avoid deafening horn sound of vehicles due to blockage since there is no straight movement path for arrival and departure - awkward U- turn ...during rainy season its a nightmare.
    There is no restaurant after check in / security which can serve idle, vada or dosa!!! or any south Indian food!!
    Plus point is, customs people are good and polite, but they are space starved...some times 2 to 3 flight arrive at same time and it takes well over an hour to screen personal belongings with only one scanner available!!!
    Above all, miracle is airport gets several awards....imagine the situation of rest of the airports....!!! When minister /VIP come here they are surrounded by chelas and lickers keeping them busy and block their view!!

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  • MOHANDAS HEJMADY, MUMBAI

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    I feel in next 5 year its very difficult accomadate increasing flights as well as passenger in MANGALORE AIRPORT.Its one of the fastest growing airport in INDIA. AIRPORT AUTHORITY should
    plan accordingly to have bigger alternative airport near by MANGALORE. Near PADUBIDRI is ideal location convenient to all part of DAKSHINA KANNADA. If our leaders of dakshina kannada demand this proposal with GOVT,it can be possible.

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  • MOHANDAS HEJMADY, MUMBAI

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    I feel in next 5 year its very difficult accomadate increasing flights as well as passenger in MANGALORE AIRPORT.Its one of the fastest growing airport in INDIA. AIRPORT AUTHORITY should
    plan accordingly to have bigger alternative airport near by MANGALORE. Near PADUBIDRI is ideal location convenient to all part of DAKSHINA KANNADA. If our leaders of dakshina kannada demand this proposal with GOVT,it can be possible.

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  • vnayak, Mangalore/Switzerland

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Why artificial Jasmine fragrance in the region which grows Jasmine. This is typical for AAI - do it the easier way. They should look at Mumbai Airport which has plenty of greenery (not artificial) and other pleasant things.

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  • Mohit, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    money can be put to better use of airport facilities like invest In public transport and make airport any time of the day as user friendly. stop taxi mafia business in Mangalore airport. Taxi contractor should be thrown out from the airport for good. Contracts should be given to Mangaloreans and not to migrated immigrants to the state.
    Invest in making greenery around the Airport by planting trees, invest in rain water harvesting to water the plants round the clock. Build fountains, parks along the parkways.

    Jai Hind.

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  • Khalid, Dubai

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    The passengers are looking for the landing and take off safely

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Let AAI first focus on the extension of the runway.

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  • Amith, USA

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Need of the hour is Run-Way and not RUN-AWAY!!! It is the most dangerous airport within India and perhaps in the whole world. A few months back I read, it could be Daijiworld or some other portals that Mangaluru airport runway had made still shorter for some other purpose!!!! In case of Emergency (God Forbid ) are they going to use extended terminal? And outside the terminal, Airport Authority of Mangalore have posted the Hindi Speaking vultures to terrify & loot the Tuluva- Kannadigas without any proper and written guidelines regarding Parking.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    This may be a long pending requirement and good to know that the work being started in this area.

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  • Prasad, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Its time to add up some International budgeted Flights to East Asian countries - Malaysia,Thailand , Indonesia,Singapore etc. People who come from gulf countries can plan their vacation in an easy manner to travel from Mangalore.

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Mangalore airport has the worst transportation facilities in India. I believe there is a mafia which controls transportation. Firstly the airport authority should stop collecting deposits from private taxi owners and open up the taxi service, so that app based and tourist companies can run taxi and transportation services. Bus service should also start from the airport to Mangalore city, Udipi and other important places like Puttur, Moodbidri etc. Priority should be given to transportation first before everything else.

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  • Indian, India

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Why extend arrival hall?? Not a single passenger is interested to sit at arrival hall, everybody wants to leave airport as soon as possible and wants to meet their family member waiting outside.. so its a flop show... extend runway, so other big airlines can come to mangalore...

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  • Samantha Lewis, Mangalore / Dubai

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Need of the hour is Runway.. Since plane crash this should be priority which is denied ..

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  • Vasanth, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    The toll
    Even if you spent only 10 mts inside the airport ,you will be charged Rs60.00.
    You can not argue with these people, everywhere I see only vultures. After the denomination the corruption have been increased by maney folds.

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  • Vasanth, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    The toll
    Even if you spent only 10 mts inside the airport ,you will be charged Rs60.00.
    You can not argue with these people, everywhere I see only vultures. After the denomination the corruption have been increased by maney folds.

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  • Asif, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    and what about the runway?

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  • George, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Runway is extended till Cannanore

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  • Rose Marie, Bajpe

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Mini bus service between the airport gate and Bajpe bus stand, if not to the city may be a relief to many. As of now the private operators, i.e. auto rickshaws/tourist cars are the beneficiaries, charging exorbitant amount. Alternatively, RTO can fix rates of autos from airport to various destinations, as auto rickshaws run without meters.
    As the air traffic has increased, why is the road transport department silent to connect the airport with destinations, e.g. Bajpe, Mangalore etc.. At the old airport, air passengers found it convenient to proceed to their destination, as there was a line of auto rickshaws also bus route 22.
    Will the Konkan Railway permit a halt at Jokatte or a station at Karambar? Proposals are many - Implementation nowhere near

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    So you mean I will be welcomed with a headache. I am allergic to Jasmine.

    On a serious note - Great going.

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Dubai

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Please improve the services at Baggage collection area.. Speed up the process.. Many times its very hard to get trolleys. Many a time those coolies holding the trolleys to give those who give tips. Also add more CCTV camera in the customs area so that the officers cannot go beyond camera vision. Also add camera near the bank counter. Many a times this bank counter near customs area don't give any receipt and also giving very poor exchange rates. These points help all the passengers further to enjoy the Mangalore airport services more transparently and professionally.

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  • pasha, Karnataka

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Are you aware that the coolies have to pay a daily hafta to the CISF & AAI to enter the airport on a daily basis. All those hotel staff, bank personnel who go there for marketing also have to pay hafta. I think the present rate is presently Rs. 200/- per day.

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  • Robin, Byndoor

    Wed, Apr 04 2018

    Extending for the benefit of whom ? Is it includes any social concern ?

    Many school children come to view the take off and landing of flights. No clear facility done so far. At least a raised viewing lounge could have been constructed for the children and visitors near Adyapadi school side. Passengers will come and go. Why Investing so much there ? Do passengers need any more entertainment required there for a short period ?

    Why buses are not plying till the Airport gates from Mangalore ? Purposefully helping the hawker cabs and parking looters. Concerned please look upon.

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